Brachioplasty Overview

Arm lift surgery reduces or removes loose, sagging skin from the upper arm to create a more attractive and toned arm appearance. Arm lifts are best for patients who have lost a lot of weight. When the concern is not loose skin, but excess fat, liposuction is usually the better option.

Time Required

Usually 1 to 2 hours to perform arm lift surgery.

Side Effects

Arm lift side effects can include temporary swelling, pain, and discomfort. Noticeable, permanent scarring.

Risks

Potential arm lift risks include bruising and prominent, obvious scarring.

All surgical procedures carry the risk of infection, bleeding, or reaction to anesthesia.

Results Duration

Arm lift results can be long lasting, but subject to changes associated with natural aging process.

Recovery

Patients wear a protective sleeve-like wrapping home after surgery.

Significant healing should be seen in about 10-14 days; After the armlift, recovery from swelling can take 3-6 months to fully fade.

Sutures are usually removed 2-3 weeks after surgery.

Because the incision stretches almost from elbow to underarm, scars will always be evident, but will fade almost completely in 6 months to 2 years of surgery.

Discomfort Level

After the arm lift, pain and discomfort will occur in moderate levels, and may persist for several days. This pain is easily controlled with standard pain medication.

Anesthesia

For an arm lift, the anesthesia used is usually general, or in some cases, local anesthesia with sedation.

Inpatient/Outpatient

Outpatient.

Can be combined with

For enhanced results, arm lift surgery may be combined with:

• Liposuction
• Tummy Tuck
• Breast Lift

Brachioplasty also known as

Arm Lift.